Christmas & Feast of the Holy Family
December 26, 2021
Greetings!

As pastor of Holy Spirit, I’d like to greet all of you a very Merry and Blessed Christmas. I’d like to welcome all of those who are visiting with us and those who are coming back and joining us for the very first. We are very happy that you have chosen Holy Spirit as the place to celebrate the Solemnity of Christmas. Read More...

Read on for more information about Mass schedule, Nicaragua Mission Trip, and other updates.

God Bless,
Fr. Ritche
Please note the following information:

- Masks are required when attending indoor liturgies.
- there is no 5pm Mass on Saturday the 25th & no 6pm mass on Sunday the 26th

Only the following Masses will be live-streamed:
- December 25, Christmas Day - 9:30 AM
- December 26, Feast of the Holy Family - 9:30 AM
- January 1, New Year’s Day/Mary, Mother of God - 9:00 AM
- Daily Masses will be live-streamed as usual, at 8:30 AM
Holy Family

Today, December 26, we are celebrating the Feast of the Holy Family, and Pope Francis said that the liturgy invites us to reflect on the experience of Mary, Joseph and Jesus, united by an immense love and inspired by great trust in God. Jesus is the center in the Holy Family. Mary and Joseph welcomed the Son, protected Him and watched Him grow in age, wisdom and grace in their midst, but above all He grew in their hearts. Read More...
PARISH NEWS
Office Closed for Christmas
Dec. 23rd - January 3rd

Please note that our parish office and campus will be closed starting December 23rd. We will reopen January 4th.
All on-site meetings are rescheduled or canceled. Please connect with ministry leads for more information.
Hallow App
You can sign up by scanning the QR code in the picture below or by clicking here.
A step-by-step guide is also available, if needed here.
SOCIAL MINISTRIES
Layette Ministry
January 10th - 9:15 AM

Please note the change in meeting date: Layette Ministry will meet on January 10th in the Parish Hall.
Layette Ministry members make blankets and clothes for infants of single mothers, low income families, and in some cases, victims of domestic violence that have no other means of clothing or coverings. Learn more about this ministry here.
Gifts of Opportunity

Thank you, everyone, for your support for the Gifts of Opportunity program! Your support will have a lasting impact in Nicaragua. You can continue to purchase gifts online here.
📚🚰 2022 Nicaragua Mission Trip 🐔🐷
MARK YOUR CALENDARS:
July 9 - 16, 2022
 
While COVID-19 forced missionary groups – like Holy Spirit – to reconsider or cancel their mission trips to Nicaragua, we are looking forward to 2022. The 2022 mission trip is for adults and high school age minors(17 and under). Minors under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.

We invite you to consider joining us next summer as Holy Spirit revives our program to serve in Nicaragua. An information meeting will take place in the church on January 23rd at 1:00 PM. Learn more...
MENTAL HEALTH MINISTRY
Stress-free Holiday
Mental Health Tips for Families

With mental health challenges like depression, anxiety, and diagnosable conditions... the holidays can sometimes seem more like tangled Christmas lights. If that's you and your loved one's journey... then, here's a helpful article with practical suggestions written by a family with lived experience! Read the full article here...
YOUTH MINISTRY
Youth Ministry Semester Recap

It is such a blessing to be able to do ministry back in person. What a difference that makes. It is great seeing the Parish Hall filled with middle school and high school youth. Our Fall semester for both Edge and 3sixty ministries was a great one. Edge brought the much-needed energy and excitement that youth ministry has to offer. 3sixty brought a level of openness and depth. We hope to continue this in our Winter/Spring semester. A big thank you to all who continue to support youth ministry.
BULLETIN BOARD
Christmas Mass Schedule Around the Diocese

Are you visiting friends or family locally for Christmas and can't make it to Holy Spirit? Click here to view other parish's Christmas Mass Schedule.
Coram Deo
January 6, 2022
6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
St. Lawrence the Martyr Church

"Arise, my beloved, my beautiful one, and come!" We invite all young adults (18 and older) to Join us on Thursday, January 6 for a night of encounter with God through music, silence, the Sacrament of Reconciliation and the exposition of the Blessed Sacrament.
The event is in partnership with the local young adult community of the Diocese of San Jose. Join us in encountering Christ and leading the young Church to the heart of Jesus through the sacraments, uplifting artistry, and fellowship. We hope to see you there! 
Holy Spirit Parish
1200 Redmond Avenue
San Jose, CA 95120
(408) 997-5101